Well hello there and welcome to my website! I'm an American award-winning writer and bestselling author who has written for a long time about home organizing, decorating, and living on a dollarwise budget.  I love to help people save money through simplifying, plus adding affordable beauty to their homes and lives. I have lived and worked all around the USA with my longtime husband, Steve Bechen, and we currently reside in the Greater Phoenix, AZ area in our little cottage that is our ongoing creative project! Thanks for being on the journey here with me as I bring you my latest home and lifestyle tips, tricks, and resources.